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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first snowshoer to die?
(a) Charles Stanton
(b) Lem Murphy
(c) Mary Ann Graves
(d) William Eddy

2. How long did it take the group to prepare to travel?
(a) Two years
(b) Two days
(c) Several months
(d) A week

3. What happened to the dogs that were traveling with the group?
(a) The humans had to eat them.
(b) They were used to guard against wild animals.
(c) They were given to the Native Americans.
(d) They were let loose.

4. Independence, Missouri known for all of these except what?
(a) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading south along the Santa Fe Trail.
(b) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading west to Oregon.
(c) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading west to California.
(d) It was the crossroads for pioneers heading east to New York.

5. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?
(a) He went off to find help.
(b) He was found murdered.
(c) He died from an infection on his leg.
(d) He became ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rescue parties left Sutters Fort?

2. Why did Margaret trust Glover?

3. Where did the children sleep?

4. How did James Reed revive Patty?

5. How would James keep in touch with his family?

(see the answer key)

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